Battery R&D Mechanical Engineer

Physical Sciences Inc; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperia Batteries, a division of Physical Sciences Inc., is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our battery technology team in Methuen, Massachusetts. You will contribute to research, design, development, and testing of next-generation Li-ion battery technologies for energy storage applications.

You will lead design of mechanical layouts, participate in thermal management, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team from concept through validation, while supporting customer-funded programs

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 3+ years in the battery field.
• Proficient with CAD programs such as SolidWorks.
• Background in experimental design, data collection and analysis.
• Excellent English written and oral communication.
• Leadership experience in technical programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support R&D programs to develop next generation Li-ion technologies.
• Prepare proposals, program reports and review presentations.
• Design and develop battery and battery pack/module mechanical layout.
• Design thermal management strategies and support thermal analysis.
• System integration and validation through experimental design and simulations.
• Define, establish and execute experimental plans to evaluate battery design.
• Produce drawings, fabrication packages, assembly and test procedures and other documentation related to mechanical design.
• Analyze data and clearly communicate results to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Analytical skills

Technical leadership

English communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Imperia Batteries, a division of Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) located in Methuen, Massachusetts, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing battery technology team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the research, design, development, and testing of next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies for advanced energy storage applications. The successful candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative battery solutions from concept through validation while supporting customer-funded research and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support R&D programs to develop next generation Li-ion technologies
• Prepare proposals, program reports and review presentations
• Design and develop battery and battery pack/module mechanical layout
• Design thermal management strategies and support thermal analysis
• System integration and validation through experimental design and simulations
• Define, establish and execute experimental plans to evaluate battery design
• Produce drawings, fabrication packages, assembly and test procedures and other documentation related to mechanical design
• Analyze data and clearly communicate results to cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field, with 3+ years of experience in the battery field
• Proficient with CAD programs such as SolidWorks
• Background in experimental design, data collection and analysis
• Excellent English written and oral communication
• Leadership experience in technical programs is preferred

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Pay Range: The estimated annual base salary range for this role is $85K – $98K. The actual salary offered will depend on the candidate’s experience, education, and specialized skills.

PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.